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Brian Christopher Samuels, M.D., PH.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in Birmingham, AL · enumerated 2007.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1487862348

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Brian Christopher Samuels
Credential M.D., PH.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 700 18th St S Ste 410, Birmingham, AL, 35233
Phone (205) 325-8620
Enumeration date May 21, 2007
Last updated in NPPES Aug 19, 2020

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 2008-00547 (NC) Secondary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 01068383A (IN) Secondary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 26843 (AL) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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What is the NPI number for Brian Samuels?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Brian Samuels is 1487862348, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Brian Samuels practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Birmingham, AL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2020-08-19.